If You Steal My Sunshine

Fashion Challenge: Day 143

I have an important meeting today, so yes, I'm in a suit for the second day in a row. I bought this black Anne Klein suit back in 2008 at Macy's, when I realized I needed another suit for grad school. I took this suit on my grad school trip to Europe in May 2008, shortly after I turned 30, but I don't think I have worn it too many times since then. There are actually two reasons for the fact that there was dust on the shoulders of this blazer this morning:

1. The suit is a petite set, so the length of the pants actually works on me -- without heels! The trouble is, every dress shoe I own has a good heel on it. Now I have these fabulous Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats, so I can wear the right shoes. I think I may have worn my ugly, I-walk-the-dog-in-these-shoes Sketchers a few times with this outfit. Hopefully I am remembering incorrectly.

The only reason I actually have these Tory Burch flats is my sister-in-law, Stacey. She wanted them for Christmas, but they didn't end up fitting. I ordered her a new pair, and decided to keep the ones that didn't work on her. (Tory Burch runs small.)  They have actually been a great help to me over the last few months. I have worn them a good deal, and I am so glad I have them. If you are going to spend a few hundred dollars on a nice pair of flats, I highly recommend them.

2. The second reason is that these pants are a size 2P, and I really didn't think I fit in them anymore. But I tried them on this morning, and they worked. (Chapin assured me that there was no 'camel toe' in sight. Ha ha!) This brand MUST run big. Believe me: I am not a size 2.

Since the week is looking like a chilly one -- I want the sun back! -- I have a feeling I will be wearing all the pants left in my closet. I do have a few lightweight dresses I can also wear, but the temperature is not supposed to reach the 70s until the weekend, so they will have to wait. It's possible the Fashion Challenge could last until the first week of April, but I'm still not sure... Chapin at least wants me to try to reach 150. Can I do it? You'll have to wait and see...

Heaven

It's hard being someone who is allergic to dog hair, yet lives with an ever shedding pug. Last night, I spent a good amount of time sneezing and dabbing my watery eyes. The time of year just makes everything worse. In just a few weeks, Atlanta will be hit full force with POLLEN. There will be green and yellow gunk everywhere. I remember thinking that there was no way I could get married anytime in March, because Atlanta is in this pollen-fueled phase every year. Maybe with the recent freeze, things will be a little less aggressive this year.

Anyway, enough complaining. Today, if you can excuse the swollen eyes, I am in an INC International Concepts dress I've had for about three years now, so I'm not even going to attempt to try to find it online. INC is an internal brand that is available at Macy's (online and in stores) and Bloomingdale's (select retail stores only). The styles from the INC brand are generally chic and on trend, and the prices (especially when reduced) make them very affordable. I love this INC red sheath dress that is available now for only $79.99.

I didn't feel like wearing heels today, so I paired the dress with my Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats in Black. Now that I have these flats, I see them everywhere, like when Chapin and I went to the movies the other night! This style is extremely popular.

I guess since I worked Sunday, it was hard for me to believe when I woke up this morning that today is only Tuesday. I am looking forward to a visit with my parents tonight, when I can take some time to relax. Hopefully the traffic going out to the suburbs won't be too horrible.